What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

The distance between Bournemouth and Pontefract is 296 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £45 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontefract bus from?

Bournemouth to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontefract train from?

Bournemouth to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontefract bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontefract train arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Pontefract is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Bournemouth to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Bournemouth to Pontefract - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 38m
£47–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lakebus
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
£39–126
Drive 247.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Pontefractcar 247.7 mi
4h 10m
£61–88
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 39m
£89–215
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£47–233
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
6h 43m
£47–225
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 22m
£117–378
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 7m
£80–281

Bournemouth to Pontefract by train, subway, and foot

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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